48 pages 1 hour read

Judith Ortiz Cofer

Silent Dancing: A Partial Remembrance Of A Puerto Rican Childhood

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1990

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Judith Ortiz Cofer's Silent Dancing: A Partial Remembrance Of A Puerto Rican Childhood offers a poetic and poignant reflection on a bicultural upbringing. Reviewers praise its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, capturing cultural identity and nostalgia. Some note occasional uneven pacing, but overall, it is a compelling exploration of heritage and memory.

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Who Should Read Silent Dancing: A Partial Remembrance Of A Puerto Rican Childhood?

Readers who appreciate reflective memoirs about cultural identity, family dynamics, and childhood memories will enjoy Silent Dancing: A Partial Remembrance Of A Puerto Rican Childhood by Judith Ortiz Cofer. It's ideal for fans of Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street or Esmeralda Santiago's When I Was Puerto Rican.

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Reading Age

15+years

Book Details

Topics
Arts / Culture
History: World
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Identity: Gender